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"Conservative" Evangelicalism: Threading a Frame Work for Discussion, Final
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We have reached the final in this series drawn from a thread discussion with Pastor Will Dudding at Scott Aniol's Religious Affections Ministries blog. You may read or go back to review Part 1; Part 2 and Part 3 at your convenience.
In the previous I cited Dr. Mark Minnick.
"What is this paragraph [Romans 16:17-20] talking about? If you would look at verse 17 you will see that it is a paragraph dealing with people who are teaching contrary doctrine. . . . "If you take those terms [v. 17] and you ponder them for just a moment, what becomes apparent is this: our response in the first place is mandated. We have no subjective decision to make. The decision has already been made and the mandate is objective; it is in print! It has been in print for centuries! I exhort you, 'mark' them and 'avoid' them. . . . The response that we are given is a mandated response…. We are obligated to obey what is here!"1Furthermore, I also included:
"For the sake of the clarity of the gospel, believers and churches must separate from those who compromise the faith by granting Christian recognition and fellowship to those who have denied essential doctrines of the faith (Rom 16:17; Phil 3:17-19; 2 Thess. 3:6-15)." (Dr. Dave Doran from his series, Gospel-Driven Separation.)Among "conservative" evangelicals we have some of the nation's most influential instigators of charismatic theology, worldly methods of ministry (especially to their youth at Resolved and Passion) and ecumenical compromise with deadly "enemies of the cross of Christ" (Phil. 3:18). We have discussed the Charismatic theology, disgraceful speech and ecumenical compromise of certain conservative evangelicals. These things are "unbiblical, contrary" doctrine and/or practices. They are, "antithetical to the doctrines that are taught in Scripture." I asked Brother Dudding if we agree on that point. John Piper, C. J. Mahaney, Al Mohler, Ligon Duncan, Mark Driscoll, et. al., have been admonished by their brethren, but steadfastly refuse to respond to correction and are unrepentant.
At the Glory & Grace blog Dr. Dave Doran posted an article (2/24/10), which in part appears to be a rehash of elements from his Gospel-Driven Separation series. This new article is titled, Separation in Academic Contexts, which includes this opening paragraph.
*DBTS is committed to perpetuating and practicing biblical separatism to guard the gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that there must be a clear line of distinction between those who embrace the gospel and those who deny it. Granting Christian recognition and fellowship to those who deny fundamental doctrines of the faith is contrary to the Scriptures, harmful to the church, and dishonoring to God. We believe that we can, therefore, extend Christian recognition and fellowship only to those who hold fast to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We further believe that compromising the gospel through fellowship with unbelief is a matter of such serious disobedience that faithfulness to the gospel requires separation from those who practice it. (bold added)2This is a clear, uncompromising biblical statement on the necessity of separation from those who deny the gospel and from those who extend to them "Christian recognition."3 It is grounded in the Scriptures that every believer has the responsibility to obey. Yet one is left to wonder:
I, of course, speak of Al Mohler and Ligon Duncan who joined Roman Catholic priests, rank theological liberals and full-blown ecumenicals to sign the Manhattan Declaration (MD). Which is, of course, "a matter of…serious disobedience."5 With Mohler, however, signing the MD was not his first or only **foray into ecumenical compromise.
In the coming weeks there are two prime opportunities to practice, separation from those who practice fellowship with unbelief.6 To demonstrate a genuine application of the biblical obligations of Gospel-Driven Separation; to demonstrate "our separatist commitments."7 To, "remain committed to the practice and perpetuation of biblical separatism."8
Those two opportunities are John MacArthur's Shepherd's Fellowship (Mar. 3-7) and even more so Together for the Gospel (T4G) in mid-April. Both of these conferences are lead by and/or are hosting as keynote speakers Al Mohler and Ligon Duncan. If we are serious about obeying the Scriptures that forbid fellowship with men who are among the disobedient then we would refuse to attend or encourage others to sit under the teaching/preaching ministry of those men. We would, furthermore, openly call on those within our sphere of influence to refrain from endorsing or attending these conferences.
This is a difficult decision for some who crave the fellowship they find at these conferences. But one must ask where does his first loyalty lie: To the "biblical obligations" or to my friends and their fellowships?
Tragically with the growing disinclination to "admonish" or "withdraw from" conservative evangelicalism the likelihood of becoming desensitized to the evangelicals' aberrant doctrine, practices and worldly methods of ministry increases. IMO the day is coming when some who presently claim the label "biblical separatist" will evidence little resemblance to what they once were in the best tradition of historic Fundamentalism. Instead they will have become themselves what evangelicalism is today, which they embraced apart from heeding the biblical "ministry of warning."
In spite of all we have considered a growing number of self-professed separatists, including men who are years into their pastorates, are becoming:
- Increasingly passionate for fellowship with the so-called conservative evangelicals, and…
- Rarely find their voice to even do so much as "admonish" them openly.
Whatever else Al Mohler and Ligon Duncan have to offer they have, through signing the Manhattan Declaration, granted "Christian recognition and fellowship to those who deny fundamental doctrines of the faith is contrary to the Scriptures, [which is] harmful to the church, and dishonoring to God." The final question then becomes:
Closing the Series the Way it Opened:
Dr. Peter Masters wrote an article to address numerous problems in and among "new" Calvinism's conservative evangelicals. I chose this particular excerpt in regard to the T4G conference because it convenes just a few weeks from now.
A final sad spectacle reported with enthusiasm…is the Together for the Gospel conference…. A more adult affair…this nevertheless brings together cessationists and non-cessationists, traditional and contemporary worship exponents, and while maintaining sound preaching, it conditions all who attend to relax on these controversial matters, and learn to accept every point of view. In other words, the ministry of warning is killed off, so that every error of the new scene may race ahead unchecked. These are tragic days for authentic spiritual faithfulness, worship and piety. (Dr. Peter Masters, The Merger of Calvinism With Worldliness)
*DBTS- Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary.
1) Dr. Mark Minnick, The Scriptural Response to Teachers of Doctrinal Error, Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Nov. 1997.
2) Dave Doran, Separation in Academic Contexts (accessed 2/24/10)
3) Ibid.
4) Ibid.
5) Ibid.
6) Ibid.
7) Ibid.
8) Ibid.
Editor's Note:
None of what I have shared in this series, or in any related article, should be misconstrued into calls for loyalty to any movement. The sole consideration for any believer must be fidelity to the Word of God. That is our first and only consideration. All the rest must bow and/or respond to what is there. Please continue to Thread Comment #10 (posted 3/1/10), which is an important appendix entry to this Editor's Note.


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The Department of Defense, in close coordination with the Government of Japan, is moving forward with the introduction of the MV-22 aircraft to III Marine Expeditionary Force in Japan.
The DoD provided host nation notification to the Government of Japan in Tokyo June 29 that it will make a fleet upgrade to replace CH-46 helicopters with MV-22 Osprey aircraft. The aircraft will arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni for unloading in late July.
At the request of the Government of Japan, the DoD has provided facts and preliminary findings from ongoing investigations of recent mishaps involving an MV-22 and CV-22 aircraft.
In the case of the April 11, 2012 MV-22 mishap in Morocco, flight data information indicates that the aircraft performed as expected and described in the MV-22 Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) FlightManual. The U.S. Marine Corps has determined the aircraft did not suffer from a mechanical or material failure and there were no problems with the safety of the aircraft.
In the case of the June 13, 2012 CV-22 mishap in Florida, a preliminary review of the incident has not uncovered any information which would preclude the continued operation of the aircraft. The Department of Defense, including senior U.S. Air Force leaders, stands behind the CV-22's reliability and is convinced that the aircraft is safe for operations.
Based on these preliminary conclusions, and in close coordination with the Government of Japan, the DoD decided to proceed with the shipment of MV-22 aircraft.
In recognition of the remaining concerns of the Japanese government about the safety of the aircraft, the DoD will refrain from any flight operations of the MV-22 in Japan until the results of the investigations are presented to the Japanese government and the safety of flight operations is confirmed. The Defense Department anticipates presenting this information to the Japanese government in August.
During this period, Japan will be the only location worldwide where the United States will suspend MV-22 flight operations. The United States will continue uninterrupted flight operations of the MV-22 and CV-22 elsewhere around the world, including over the continental United States.
The MV-22 Osprey has an excellent safety record, and has surpassed 115,000 flight hours. About one third of the total hours were flown during the last two years. The Osprey achieved these flight hours performing combat operations, humanitarian assistance, training, and test and evaluation missions. Basing the Osprey in Okinawa will significantly strengthen the United States' ability to provide for the defense of Japan, perform humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and fulfill other alliance roles.
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text: One one hand Mamta at a rally in Lalgargh claims Naxal leader Azad's death as murder and him as Shaid. On other hand our Home minister P Chidambaram says that "no one should support Maoists and the Government will not encourage anybody who does so". The irony is Mamata is one of the allies of UPA. My anger is over the fact is that why the hell are we selecting these kind of politicians. May be Mamta wants to make sure that this is her best chance to win the State election and would finally be able to dethrone the "Red Jhanda" and Lalgarh has majority of Naxal population so she cannot win the area without their support. Mamata is working as a worst railway minister ever then what is the gaurantee the she will be able to prove herself as a good chief minister when the means she is taking to get "The Gaddi" are wrong. Damn you Mamta for supporting Naxals.


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- Update: it appears that using the Ovi Suite software, you do need to go to the trouble of downloading the older version 2.0 Ovi Maps .sis files. Follow the instructions on installing version 2 first and then, installing version 3 per the instructions in my post. When that succeeds, download & install the Ovi Suite (to your computer) . The Ovi Maps application on your Nokia E71x phones should now be detectable and updated by the Ovi Suite software! Let me know in the comments if you aren't able to install Ovi Maps on your Nokia E71x phone. See the latest comment from SkyWorker that prompted a revision.
Wow! The visits to my posts on tweaking the Nokia E71x, some apps for the Nokia E71x and my recommended gear and more applications for the E71x are insane by my very modest standards. This blog is a labor of love and at most, I get ~ 15 visits daily (5 of which are from Bots). So, seeing something in the neighborhood of 60 visits/day is pretty huge and no Bots there! 😀 It tells me that this is a market that can be tapped into and by Jove, I aim to please! I'm on Twitter as @janetalkstech and make sure you subscribe to my blog here and keep track of my Nokia E71x related postings.
So, what else have I discovered about my new Nokia E71x since I've had it? Well, here goes:
- The question is not if your phone will get scuffed up, it's when. Get a Otterbox case for E71x now or see the black beauty get scarred.
- Google Maps will not work without a data connection. If you obtained a Nokia E71x without signing up for a data connection AND you are able to use Google Maps, guess what? You are making a data counter at AT & T very happy. I'm dreading my phone bill because I didn't realize that Google Maps didn't work with Wifi and I had been playing rather heavily with tracking myself via Google Maps. Oy vey. Painful and expensive lesson learned.
- Nokia Maps 3.0 (now Ovi Maps) works on your Nokia E71x device. The road to getting it installed is painful, but it can be done. The best part about it? Nokia Maps 3.0 will work on your device without needing a data connection. For driving directions to work, you will need to purchase a license from Nokia. You don't need Wifi connection for the turn-by-turn directions to work. Here's I went through to get it working on my device:
- Download Nokia Maps 2.0 and 3.0 onto your computer using the files (Nokia_Maps_2.0_0701_3.2_u.sis> and Nokia_Maps_3.0_0302_3.2_u.sis which are actually for 6650 device, but apparently works on the E71x) from this website (here originally at http://tamale.pwnij.com/e71x/). FIRST, make sure your microSD card is in your phone. We will be dealing with a lot of data so check yourself. SECOND, install Nokia Maps 2.0 on your device via the Nokia PC Suite software and run Nokia Maps 2.0 once. Reboot your device after the install successfully completes. Ensure you are doing the installation using your USB cord. THEN, install Nokia Maps 3.0 onto your device through PC Suite and run it once as well. At this point, you may run into the "low memory" message and all that is needed is for you to go to your C:/ or E:/ drive and delete the Cities/ folder and a 'qf' file.
- If you don't know what C:/ or E:/ drive means, I strongly recommend you get an AT & T data plan. If you do, thumbs up. Keep reading.
- After deleting the Cities/ folder (if you had a problem starting up Nokia Maps 3.0 in the first place), then start up Nokia Maps 3.0 again. Success! Restart your device to 'clear its head'.
- Visit Nokia's website and download two files: (i)Nokia Map loader for downloading the maps (ii) Nokia Map Updater for updating the Nokia Maps software. Hint: your device selection is the E71 in order to access the Nokia Maps Updater software.
- Connect your Nokia E71x phone to the computer in Mass Storage PC Suite mode and start up Nokia Maps Updater software. It should detect your device and prompt you to update your Nokia Maps 3.0 software to Nokia Maps 3.0.1. If you get this far, you're looking mighty fine. 😀
- Then, fire up the Nokia Maps Uploader software (Hint: do the actual map downloading at a time when your network is least congested. I did the download at ~ 2am so that about 1.4GB didn't take 2 years to download).I opted to download the entire US maps to my device. I'm hoping you realize that you must already have your microSD card (8GB or more) in your device because the US maps are ~ 1.4GB in size.
- When the download is done, exit and you are free to fire up the Nokia Maps software. In my experience, it takes a couple of minutes to get a GPS fix, but I'm not complaining because it's free, right? You get what you pay for. In this case, I hear AT & T's Navigator software is quite good, but again, I am averse to paying for convenience. lol.
- PS: Based on comments, I'm putting up a link to this site that points directly to the maps files for Ovi Maps 3.0 that reside on Nokia's servers (in case the Map Loader software is not working as it should).
- Games:- Handango is pretty pathetic in its selection of games for the Nokia E71x device. However, I discovered that Gameloft has a mobile site and as I write, I've got Prince of Persia on my device! However, their online payment system has hiccups. Something I've also discovered is that Handango is like an aggregator which makes resolving issues more complicated than it needs to if you need a refund issued. So, I'm trying to hunt down the actual game developers for the applications I purchase and get them from their website directly if they have an option to purchase online from them!.
- Thus far, all my paid downloads have been for useful applications like the Handy Converter and the Handy Expense tracker, Merriam Webster 3rd International Unabridged Dictionary with a Sound module, a paid KJV bible (along with 2 free readers from Olive Tree Bible Software and Mobipocket E-Book Reader), Call Recorder, Mobiola Screen Capture software, Twittix, X-plore, Quickoffice Premier 6, Adobe Reader LE 2.5 and Emoze Pro.
- Lastly, my entire series of Nokia E71x posts will not be complete without mentioning the guys at Nokia Experts who have been a key factor in getting me started on my way to emancipating myself from AT & T's shackles. Go visit them and encourage them to keep posting more Nokia E71x tips and tricks!!
PS: Check my series of posts on Tweaking the Nokia E71x phone, more apps for the Nokia phone, recommended accessories and yet more applications for the Nokia E71x phone. Cheers!


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Six years of blogging on lobstersquad and this is the first time lobsters make an appearance. At last.
Scotland has many shortcomings in the grocery shopping department. In Aberdeen we have no market, so I miss out on all the banter, the great produce, the old ladies at the queue who can tell you how to cook anything. We have no greengrocers, so I have to buy all my vegetables and fruits encased in plastic, in a supermarket with no soul. I haven´t eaten a tomato since I arrived, two years ago.
But on the plus side, we have parsnips, and kale, and raspberries and real strawberries, and new potatoes, and crisp apples, and sausages and gammon joints, and Marmite and hot mango sauce and chapati flour and gorgeous thick yogurt and creamy milk and cream so rich that your arteries clog just from looking at it.
So we´re ok.
Then on top of all that there are the shellfish. In Spain they are the most highly prized, expensive, luxurious articles you can buy. Here, not so much. Boiled crabs cost about the same as smoked mackerel, far less than sole or monkfish or that ethically unsound tuna. And you can buy the crab meat, neatly picked, in a box. As for lobsters, a fat whopping thing at the fishmonger will set you back about the price of a plate of nachos and two beers in a pub. In other words, a bargain.
So when we have guests from Spain, we like to order one of these beauties for a showy first course. They are already boiled, so there are no Annie Hall antics to suffer. All we need is a bowl of mayonnaise and another one of chopped herbs and pickles, so people can mix and match their tartare as they like.
Wine, or beer, bread, salad, and away we go.
When we´ve finished, I put the lobster shells in the pressure cooker with an onion, a stick of celery and a carrot, cover it with water and give them 30 minutes under pressure. In a normal pot I guess that´s 90 minutes, but you can stop when you think it´s ready.The stock is thin and malevolently red, tastes strongly of lobster, and makes a next day risotto or fish soup a thing of beauty. Of course there are never any bits of lobster meat left (cookbook writers, what planet do you live on?) but you can throw in frozen prawns and white fish and it will be wonderful.


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My computer or Hi-Res Audio Recorder do not detect the turntable when connected via USB
According to your operating system, version and settings, your turntable might not be detected by the computer or the Hi-Res Audio Recorder application.
To make sure your turntable is detected, please try the following:
- Confirm that the turntable is securely connected to an AC power socket and that the USB cable is correctly plugged in both the turntable and your computer
- Confirm that the turntable is set to ON (and not STANDBY)
- Download and install the latest updates for your computer's operating system:
- If you use Windows, select Windows Update in the Start menu
- If you use Mac OS, choose Software Update from the Apple menu, or get the update from the Mac App Store
NOTE: If you are unable to install updates to your operating system, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or its operating system (e.g. Microsoft, Apple, etc.)


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Typical requirements are:
The requirements for a librarian position can span the range below:
- Four-year undergraduate degree in any field
- Master of library science degree (MLS)
- MLS degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited school
- ALA-accredited MLS degree plus a teaching certificate (often the case in school libraries) or an ALA-accredited MLS plus a second masters degree, e.g., a law degree
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- Desire to meet and serve the library's user community
- Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
- Knowledge of computers, the internet, and commercially available library software
- Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form
- Ability to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and supervise staff
- Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies and the public
- Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of library service
- Ability to organize job duties and work independently
- Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources
- Creativity to develop and implement library programs and services
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- Employs management techniques effectively in directing, planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting, and evaluating the library's operation
- Typically four to ten years of experience as a librarian, although will vary greatly by size of library and responsibilities of the job
- A couple of years of supervisory experience
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Career path
- Library managers who excel in their area of work may make excellent candidates for a library director, with the realization that it can be a very different, outward-focused position from even a deputy or assistant director.
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- Library manager positions span a wide range in terms of how they are posted. If there are several strong internal candidates, the position may only be posted in the library. At the other extreme, a consulting firm or "head hunter" may be hired to conduct a search on a national basis. Jobs at this level are often posted in library publications, such as American Libraries, Library Journal, Library Hotline, and electronically on library electronic discussion lists, library websites, library cooperative websites, and state association websites.
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Special to the Daily World
By: Adriane Harden
MONROE- On Saturday, over 500 people watched the dramatic re-enactment of a gruesome lynching that happened over 65 years ago. The event dramatizes the murders of black sharecroppers George and Mae Murray Dorsey and Roger and Dorothy Malcom, who were pulled out of a car at the bridge, by a group of white men and taken down an embankment and then fired over 100 bullets at them on July 25, 1946, at the Moore's Ford Bridge at the Walton-Oconee county line. The crime remains unsolved.
Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials (GABEO) along with National and Local community leaders and activists have held the reenactment each year since 2005. Representative Tyrone Brooks, President of GABEO states they will continue to do so until the crime is solved.
According to the narration of the reenactment, the couples were ambushed after Roger Malcom was bonded out of jail where he'd been held for stabbing a prominent white farmer, Barney Hester, who was suspected to be sleeping with his wife. Roger was the intended target, but when George Dorsey, a WWII Veteran, fought to prevent him being taken by the mob, and one of the women recognized someone in the crowd, they were all dragged from the car and murdered. Dorothy Malcom was 7 months pregnant; the baby was cut from her womb and killed.
State Rep. Tyrone Brooks, headed up Saturday's proceedings at the First African Baptist Church, where keynote speakers were Dr. C.T. Vivian, interim President of the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference), Dr. Charles Steele, CEO of SCLC, Ed Dubose of the Georgia State Conference of NAACP and Derrick Boazman of WAOK AM 1380 Atlanta, then quickly moved to the gravesites of the victims and the farmhouse where the altercation between the farmer and Roger Malcom took place.
At the Walton County Courthouse Annex, once the old jailhouse where Malcom was held, the reenactment showed first a political rally by then Gov. Eugene Talmadge followed by the bonding out of Malcom and the fateful trip over the Moore's Ford Bridge. The reenactment concluded at the bridge with the lynchings, a gospel song and a benediction.
A lifelong Walton County resident, John Patterson, said he was 2 years old when the murder happened and stated no one ever wanted to talk about it and 65 years later none will speak of what happened. He believes there are people in the area that know what happened but are afraid to say anything.
Cherie Fairfax and her Fiancé' William Brown traveled from Douglasville Georgia to witness the re-enactment. They both stated that the information was thought provoking and educational, but were amazed that so many from out of town participated rather than those of the community. They plan to attend each year.
The case remains open, and there is a $35,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of anyone found guilty of these murders. Anyone with information is asked to contact the GBI at 404-244-2600 or the FBI at 404-679-9000.


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U.S. data show need to improve syphilis testing, treatment for pregnant women
Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2018
Contact: CDC Media Relations
Reported cases of congenital syphilis – syphilis passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy or delivery – have more than doubled since 2013, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data underscore the need for all pregnant women to receive early prenatal care that includes syphilis testing at their first visit and follow-up testing for women at high risk of infection.
Reported cases jumped from 362 in 2013 to 918 in 2017 – the highest number of recorded cases in 20 years. Cases were reported in 37 states – primarily Western and Southern states. The report notes that this surge parallels similar increases in syphilis among women of reproductive age and outpaces national increases in STDs overall.
"When passed to a baby, syphilis can result in miscarriage, newborn death, and severe lifelong physical and mental health problems," said Jonathan Mermin, M.D., M.P.H., director of CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. "No parent should have to bear the death of a child when it would have been prevented with a simple test and safe treatment."
Early and regular prenatal care essential for every pregnancy; one test may not be enough
To reduce the number of babies born with syphilis, it is critical for all pregnant women to visit a health care provider as soon as possible during every pregnancy and to be tested for syphilis. Without early and regular prenatal care, a pregnant woman may not know that she has syphilis and that her baby is at risk.
Syphilis during pregnancy is easily cured with the right antibiotics. If left untreated, a pregnant woman with syphilis has up to an 80 percent chance of passing it on to her baby.
"To protect every baby, we have to start by protecting every mother," said Gail Bolan, M.D., director of CDC's Division of STD Prevention. "Early testing and prompt treatment to cure any infections are critical first steps, but too many women are falling through the cracks of the system. If we're going to reverse the resurgence of congenital syphilis that has to change."
Recent CDC research shows that one in three women who gave birth to a baby with syphilis in 2016 did get tested during pregnancy, but either acquired syphilis after that test or did not get treated in time to cure the infection in the unborn baby and prevent adverse health outcomes.
CDC recommends that all pregnant women be tested for syphilis the first time they see a doctor about their pregnancy. But for many women, one test for syphilis may not be enough. Women at high risk for syphilis or who live in high-prevalence areas should be tested not only at the first prenatal visit, but again early in the third trimester and at delivery. If sexually active, individuals can lower their risk of getting syphilis by being in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested for syphilis and using condoms the right way every time they have sex.
CDC is taking action to reduce congenital syphilis
CDC is working on multiple fronts to protect newborns and mothers from syphilis, including:
- Ramping up support for high burden states to strengthen local prevention systems and improve their ability to identify and treat pregnant women with syphilis.
- Researching factors contributing to the resurgence of congenital syphilis cases to inform prevention programs.
- Increasing awareness of congenital syphilis risk factors among pregnant women through partnerships with community organizations like March of Dimes.
For more information from CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, visit www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom.
Source: www.cdc.gov


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Ship-shape and Bristol fashion
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Ship shape and Bristol fashion'?
If something is 'ship-shape and Bristol fashion' it is in first-class order.
What's the origin of the phrase 'Ship-shape and Bristol fashion'?
In May 2005 there was a brief flurry in English newspapers concerning the origin of the term nitty-gritty. A company that had recently presented an 'equality and diversity' course in Bristol had suggested that this term was a reference to an ethnic slur and should no longer be used. Those English journalists with a seek and destroy mission against political correctness rubbed their hands when, much to their satisfaction, it turned out that the claim had no substance.
What wasn't picked up by many at the time was an additional claim that 'ship-shape and Bristol fashion' was also a derogatory description of black people who were ready for sale as slaves. This is also unsupported by any evidence. The phrase has a perfectly sound derivation which is nothing to do with race.
'Ship-shape and Bristol fashion' isn't widely used outside the UK and even there less so than in earlier times, so a little background may be in order.
Bristol has been an important English seaport for more than a thousand years. The city is actually several miles from the sea and stands on the estuary of the River Avon. Bristol's harbour has one of the most variable tidal flows anywhere in the world and the water level can vary by more than 30 feet between tides. Ships that were moored there were beached at each low tide. Consequently they had to be of sturdy construction and the goods in their holds needed to be securely stowed. The problem was resolved in 1803 with the construction of the Floating Harbour. There's no absolute proof that the term 'Bristol fashion' originates with that geography but the circumstantial evidence seems very strongly in favour of it.
Just as an aside, Bristol has another linguistic claim to fame. In earlier days the town was called Bristowe (or Brigstow). A quirk of the local spoken dialect is to add els to the end of words, hence Bristowe became Bristol. Another nice example of this is the name for the laminate sheeting used on worktops. You might call this Formica; in Bristol it is Formical.
'Ship-shape and Bristol fashion' is actually two phrases merged into one. Ship-shape came first and has been used since the 17th century. It is recorded in Sir Henry Manwayring's The sea-mans dictionary, 1644:
"It [the rake] being of no use for the Ship, but only for to make her Ship shapen, as they call it."
Bristol fashion was added later and is first seen in print during Bristol's heyday as a trading port, in the early 19th century; for example, this extract from John Davis' Travels of four years and a half in the United States of America, 1803:
...says I to the girl, "this is neither ship-shape, nor Bristol fashion."
Admiral William Henry Smyth's 1867 The Sailor's Word-Book: an alphabetical digest of nautical terms, which is a treasure trove of nautically inspired phrases, has a definition of the phrase:
"Said when Bristol was in its palmy commercial days - and its shipping was all in proper good order."
See also - Nitty-gritty.
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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch missed practice for the second straight day to a lingering foot injury.
Lynch being on the injury report is not a surprise. He was listed on the report for 14 of the Seahawks 16 regular season games and again last week prior to their 24-14 win over the Washington Redskins with varying injuries. It didn't keep Lynch from playing on Sundays as he started all 16 games for Seattle and rushed for a career-high 1,590 yards.
However, there was only one week this season when Lynch missed practice on consecutive days. Lynch missed practice Wednesday and Thursday leading up to their 28-7 win over the New York Jets in Week 10 due to back and wrist issues.
If Lynch were unable to play against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend it would be a major blow to a Seahawks offense that has hit its stride the last half of the season. Despite the progress of rookie quarterback Russell Wilson, Lynch is still the driving force of the Seattle offense.
Fourth-round rookie Robert Turbin would be next in line to pick up the majority of the workload if Lynch is unable to go. Turbin has 80 carries for 354 yards and 19 receptions for 181 yards in limited duty in relief of Lynch.
Lynch was still on the field for the final offensive drive against the Redskins and didn't appear to be noticeably affected in running for 132 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Despite missing practice this week, it still seems unlikely Lynch wouldn't be able to play against the Falcons.


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Blazing AlpenroseSynopsisIn the dark days before World War II, an amnesiac young girl, Jeudi, survives a plane crash, and is tended to by a boy from the nearby countryside, Lundi. As they grow up together, they find themselves embroiled in the struggle between Nazi sympathizers and those who would prefer France and Switzerland to remain free. And in the middle of it all, they come to realize the true extent of their relationships with those around them ... and with each other. ReviewThough perhaps too slow-paced and stylized for most, Blazing Alpenrose is a well-executed shoujo drama that plays out more like a novel than a conventional anime. Even though this is a Tatsunoko production, much of this series emulates or recalls everything than 1970s and 1980s Nippon Animation productions are famous for: a grand, sweeping plot with a huge cast of characters who interact amid turbulent times. Improbable coincidences abound. It's very Les Miserables in that sense, but fortunately for us, the characters and plot are far from miserable - in fact, they're pretty good. Many aspects of this series have a certain sense of quality to them. For example, the famed Takada Akemi slightly alters the manga character designs for an appealing, beautiful cast that is generally well acted by the voice actors. Of course, with a few notable exceptions, the portrayal of Nazis and Nazi sympathizers owes a lot more to Hogan's Heroes than to actual historical fact. But even then, several scenes of this anime do have moments of intense danger, with assassins and war profiteers threatening the lives of the lead characters and those close to them. But if you don't like angst, stay well away from this series. Tearful reunions, tearful departures, and tearful soliloquies - there's a whole lot of crying going on here. Not that it's unexpected, but at times the melodrama does go way overboard. Not helping things is the music, which oscillates between grandiose orchestra and chintzy synthesizer - and I've rarely heard a more inappropriate landing place for J-pop than the opening and ending to Alpenrose. Still, if you can get past the aging animation and the sometimes overdone tropes of the genre, Blazing Alpenrose is a solid show that may find an audience among fans of classic anime. It certainly doesn't deserve to be ignored, and it's very well worth a watch, especially if you're sick of the endless parade of "conscientious" mecha anime, cutesy monster vehicles, and inane harem shows that litter our modern airwaves. Though it's aged just as much as its contemporaries (if not a bit more so), Alpenrose still has a very good story to tell for those patient enough to sit through it. — Carlos/Giancarla Ross Recommended Audience: This might be too slow for today's children and teens, but there's only a little bit of violence (mostly threatened), and no sex whatsoever. It is, however, very intense, though not quite to the point of Brother Dear Brother. Version(s) Viewed: VHS compilation edit, digital source, courtesy of animeminers.com Review Status: Partial (8/49) Blazing Alpenrose © 1985 Michiyo Akaishi / Tatsunoko Productions |
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Air MasterSynopsisOn the streets of Tokyo, various types of fighters test themselves in street fights to determine who is the strongest of all. A new fighter has appeared who is rumored to be undefeated. Many have yet to even seen this new fighter, the Air Master, who is in reality a high school girl and former gymnast by the name of Maki. ReviewAs an eleven-year old, I loved fight-styled anime. Perhaps my love was a consequence of my affinity for fight-centered video games such as Double Dragon or the phenomenal Super Street Fighter II. Or then again it might have simply been the overly simple rowdiness of any typical pre-teen boy. Whatever the reason, it was a time in which shows like Dragon Ball Z and Yu Yu Hakusho, among the first anime I ever viewed (back in the late 80s/early 90s), fit the bill of my personality to a tee. As such, I have always had a soft spot in my heart for these action-laden shows. It is from this place in my heart that I desire to view a new fight-styled title that rekindles the interest and power that the previously mentioned titles held over me. It was with that optimism that I eagerly watched Air Master. Sadly, my hopes were handedly dashed yet again. My examination of this title's profound lack of virility begins with its plot, presupposing the one could even say, with a straight face, that Air Master has such a thing. To put it plainly, the plot of Air Master is a thin mesh that barely holds together what is primarily a long string of fights. The fights begin interestingly enough, but gradually fall flaccid by series end. After all, one can only be amazed at how Maki "flies" through the air during her fights for but so long. Additionally, the series leaves the viewer with a daunting number of unresolved issues. One example lies with Tokita Shinno, the fighter with whom Maki battles in episode three. After his defeat, Shinno trains with the purpose of not only beating Maki in battle but also winning her heart. He goes to great ends to do so, traveling far and wide to strengthen himself, making himself scarce through the vast majority of the latter half of the series except for the occasional filler to let us know what new task he is undertaking in his training. The series ends without he and Maki ever again laying eyes upon one another, of course begging the question of why the series spent any time on him at all after the third episode. The conclusion makes for the most disappointing segment of the series as not only is there no sense of closure but nothing is revealed that doesn't require twice as many questions asked as were answered. The particulars of this disappointment revolve primarily around the final battle between Maki and a mystery opponent known only as the Eternal. With just a little more backstory regarding the final conflict, which was in some vague way central to this anime, the narrative of Air Master might have been bearable. Thinner than even the plot of Air Master is its characterization. Most of the players here are not even bearable, mush less memorable. Maki, the show's lead, is bland, stupid, and fails to grow as a character more than minutely. From the beginning she has no clear goals save for fighting successively stronger opponents and consequently getting stronger herself. Only toward the end does she become more endearing as, in the final episode, we finally fill in the pieces that led her to become the "Air Master". And, as dull as she is, Maki is among the show's most noteworthy characters. On the grossly agitating side of things we have Renge, a scratchy voiced, annoying little brat who, instead of bringing comedy, brings torment. And then there is Sakiyama Kaori, a being that deserves her own category of vexation analogous to the 9th level of Hell. For some ungodly reason she is obsessed with getting her ass kicked by Maki. When she is not getting her ass kicked, Sakiyama occupies her time by yelling constantly, mostly about how she is about to kick Maki's ass. It is a vicious cycle of poor characterization. And that is just the women. The men aren't much better, as many of them seem to be sadists of the receptive variety, falling in love with Maki as she beats them to finer a pulp than even the most brutal dominatrix. Luckily, this title isn't all bad. True to its genre, Air Master finds itself most at home when action is flashing across the screen. The fight scenes are fluid and interesting, often showcasing a wide variety of marital arts styles that, while not at all realistic, are at least devoid of the conventional energy-blasting, super-speed nonsense that tends to be most common in this style of show. The fights can be severely brutal though, involving many broken bones and countless gallons of spilled blood. Even then, fight scenes still stand among the show's scant high points, though even they wane in impact by series end. Beyond the fight scenes though, the animation is mostly just a big can of ugly. The timbre of Air Master lies somewhere between the extremes of rather juvenile comedy and intense, deadly battle. That might make it sound like it spans a wide demographic but the only people that I can imagine enjoying this puerile brand of funny are the same kids that laughed every time the words "penis" or "vagina" were uttered in their 9th grade sex education class. Yes, the comedy is that lame, focusing mostly on childish homosexual humor and big-breast jiggling to get its laughs. And though the action is fairly good, there are titles that do it better, many with cuter girls and better fan-service to boot. On some level, the eleven-year-old in me really wants to like Air Master, to laud it with the same respect that earlier fight/action shows garnered from me. But my time spent viewing anime in the last decade and a half has changed my view enough that I cannot shower so mediocre a show with favor. My conclusion: this show narrowly misses being among the worst titles of the fight/action slant, even if only because Tekken was made well before Air Master made it to the drawing board. Nothing can be done to raise the grade on this show. However, if your tolerance for bad characterization or lame attempts at comedy is weak, drop this rating by one star. This title is very nearly worthless. — Derrick L Tucker Recommended Audience: While no one has died (well yet at least), the fights tend to be rather brutal. Additionally, there is a pretty wide demographic involved in the fighting that some people might find upsetting. Many of the fighters are women or younger characters, and on a few occasions random innocent citizens are assaulted. Sexual content is fairly minimal, but there is an strong lesbian attraction plot element and the show in general does spend an inordinate amount of time drawing attention to the, ahem, attributes of one Maki's overly endowed friends. Overall, appropriate for teens and above. Version(s) Viewed: digital source. Review Status: Full (27/27) Air Master © 2003 Shibata Yokusaru / Hakusensha / Toei Animation / VAP / NTV |
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MACDONALD, CHARLES, professor of mathematics; b. 19 July 1828 in Aberdeen, Scotland, son of John Macdonald, a builder, and Elizabeth —; m. 18 May 1882 Maryanne Stairs in Halifax, and they had one son; d. there 11 March 1901.
Young Charles Macdonald studied arts and divinity at King's College, Aberdeen. In 1850, aged 22, he took the Hutton Prize, given to the most distinguished scholar at the end of the arts curriculum. Tradition is that he competed for medals in both mathematics and classics, the awards usually going to men who had concentrated on only one; that the mathematics medal he was actually cheated out of. After an ma he studied divinity and became a licentiate in the Church of Scotland. He turned to teaching, however, and he was at Aberdeen Grammar School in 1863 when the Church of Scotland in Nova Scotia selected him as its nominee for the chair of mathematics at Dalhousie College in Halifax.
Macdonald was a gifted teacher, with a wide knowledge of mathematics and a knack for imparting it in concise, luminous form. Precision was what he aimed at, but he was not a pedant; on the contrary, he seemed to delight in terse, elegant exposition. James Gordon MacGregor*, a student of his, who later became a professor at Dalhousie and then at the University of Edinburgh, recalled Macdonald at the blackboard, "his coat covered with chalk-dust, . . . his massive head thrown slightly back, and his face radiant with the consciousness of success in opening up to his class a new field of knowledge and giving them a living interest in it." "Gentlemen," he would say in his broad Scots accent, "I am ravished with the thought of introducing you into the delightful mysteries of mathematics in which recreation I am confident we shall both enjoy ourselves." The students' reaction was characteristic: "Lead on," they would respond in effect, "we're delighted to follow such a leader." At one point in the late 1860s and early 1870s Macdonald also taught natural philosophy; with mathematics, this put him in front of the blackboard for four hours a day.
Easily the most popular professor on the faculty, he probably said more harsh things to his students than did his colleagues, but they were said with such raciness of expression that the cutting remark was deprived of most of its edge. A few coughs preceded such comments as "Euclid thought differently but he must have been mistaken." As to using Euclid, he would say, "Your arguments lack cogency; it's a spley method of speech ye have. It's not gude. . . . Use the first equation as a sort of sledge-hammer to break up the others."
Macdonald gave Dalhousie a considerable local presence; he was much sought after as a public speaker, being racy, vigorous, and full of good sense. He had contempt for superficiality; thoroughness was the most characteristic impression he made on his students. His honours students distinguished themselves. He was always delighted to hear how, in postgraduate classes elsewhere, a stiff question would be going the rounds of a mathematics seminar, unanswered, until the professor encountered one of Macdonald's men.
His marriage was a sad story. In 1882 he married Maryanne, the eldest daughter of William James Stairs; she died after the birth of their first child a year later. Macdonald lived on with his infant son, alone. His hobbies were chess and fishing; many was the student who came fearfully for a first oral interview and found discussion of parallel lines shifted to fishing on the Salmon River.
He taught until five days before his death. He caught a cold, it turned into pneumonia, and he died in his sleep. The college was devastated. On Wednesday, 13 March 1901, the day of the funeral, two relays of six students (for he was a big man) bore his coffin to Camp Hill Cemetery, a few hundred yards from the college where he had taught for so long. It was characteristic of him that in his will he left $2,000 to buy books, chiefly in English literature, to strengthen the university where it was weakest, the library. Since 1890 it had been dependent on gifts from professors, citizens, or alumni, because from its own board of governors it had scarcely received 2,000 cents. Around Macdonald's splendid gift there coalesced the earliest alumni movement at Dalhousie, nourished by memories of the magic of his teaching, to build a real library in his honour. By 1909 substantial money had been collected, though the board of governors took a little longer to find a proper site. But finally, in the spring of 1914, the cornerstone of the Macdonald Memorial Library was laid by his old friend from the Presbyterian College at Pine Hill, Allan Pollok. The Macdonald was to be the main library of Dalhousie University until the 1970s. It still stands, a handsome monument to a great man.
[Obituary notices for Charles Macdonald appear in the Halifax Herald, 11 March 1901, the Halifax Morning Chronicle, 12–13 March 1901, and the Aberdeen Free Press (Aberdeen, Scot.), 26–27 March 1901. There is some scattered Macdonald correspondence in the Dalhousie board of governors minutes (Dalhousie Univ. Arch., Halifax, MS 1-1, A). Macdonald's dislike of overblown pretensions shows in his anonymously published pamphlet The University of Halifax criticised in a letter addressed to the chancellor by a professor (Halifax, 1877). It was not difficult to guess who the author was: no one else commanded so easily both mathematics and classics, or such pithy turns of phrase. The Dalhousie Gazette (Halifax) of April 1901 is a memorial issue to him, containing excellent essays by students and colleagues. p.b.w.]
Dalhousie Univ., Dept. of Mathematics, Arnold Tingley, "History of mathematics at Dalhousie." J. W. Logan, "Charles Macdonald, m.a.: for memory," Dalhousie Rev., 22 (1942–43): 55–57. A. [McK.] MacMechan, The life of a little college and other papers (Boston and New York, 1914). G. [G.] Patterson, The history of Dalhousie College and University (Halifax, 1887). J. P. Wilkinson, "A history of the Dalhousie University main library, 1867–1931" (phd thesis, Univ. of Chicago, 1966).
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In the Plane of Time B: Spawns (or is "freed") upon the death of Quarm.
In The Void (A-G): Zebuxoruk is the lone occupant of The Void and has quite a story to tell. His dialogue can be found here, as can our Seeds of Destruction Progression information.
In The Void (H) (static): Part of the Call of the Forsaken expansion, Zebuxoruk is again the lone occupant of The Void. (For all things related to Call of the Forsaken, check out this overview of the expansion.)
In The Void (H) (instanced): Part of the Call of the Forsaken event "The Journey Home" (see this quest entry for details about the group version and this quest entry for details about the raid version).


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If you look at the back of a packet for taco seasoning, you will see a bunch of words you can't pronounce. This homemade taco seasoning mix is so simple to make and much healthier for your family. The health consideration is a big benefit but it is much cheaper to make your own taco seasoning from scratch then paying for the seasoning at the store.
When you make your own, you can also control the spiciness of your seasoning. If you like it more spicy, add more chili powder and cayenne pepper. You can even add red pepper flakes if you want to spice it up even more. Double, triple, or quadruple this recipe so you will have plenty in your pantry and save yourself time in the future. I like to store mine in a small OXO container with a inexpensive scoop I purchased from a dollar type store.
My family loves this mixture and complimented the taste of the tacos I made before I even unveiled to them it was a homemade spice mixture. I also like to make 3-4 pounds of ground beef at one time and freeze one pound portions to make it a easy weeknight dinner.
Use it in your tacos or make this taco rice packed with flavor! Remember, you can re-purpose your taco meat leftovers into something fun like these Taco Wontons!
Buy spices in bulk from Amazon, VitaCost, or your local warehouse store to save even more.
PrintTaco Seasoning
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
This is so easy! Double or triple the recipe and keep in a air tight container for future use!
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- Combine all the ingredients together. I put all the ingredients in a container and just shook the container to mix it.
- Use 1.5 tablespoons per one pound of ground beef. I also added about a 1/2 cup of water per one pound of ground beef for the mixture.
- Adjust seasoning to your own taste.
Next time you cook ground beef, double or triple the recipe. Freeze the extras and thaw for a quick dinner.
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I really need to kill some spiders so I can make a bow and fishing rod, but there are no spiders to be seen in my vicinity.
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Loving the BITE: Festive Burger Toppings and Tips
It's a Holiday weekend for many Loving the Bike readers, so I'll keep it light, festive, and fun this week (of course, cycling nutrition is fun ever week, right?). When it comes to food and the 4th of July, I think about the grill, and I think about burgers.
I am a meat-eater, including the occasional beef, and I do love a good burger. Here's some great Loving the Bite burger topping ideas, and our Black Bean & Quinoa Burger recipe for all those who'd rather go meatless. Either way, it'll be a winner and will work great right after that wonderful morning ride.
Recipes of the Week: 5 Festive Burger TOPPINGS
- Guacamole – I doubt I have to say much more, but nothing beats a guacamole burger in my book. Except maybe a Green Chili Burger.
- Green Chili Sauce – Either make this green chili sauce, or grill whole green chili peppers. To do so, place washed green chilies directly over hot flame. Turn occasionally so that all sides become blistered and blackened. Next, remove from grill and place in a paper bag for 10-15 minute (securely close paper bag). Once cooled in the bag remove, cut off stems, remove seeds, and peel off blackened skin. Serve over burgers.
- Basil or Spinach Pesto – So green. So healthy. And combined with a burger and some fresh mozzarella, so yummy.
- Roasted Red Pepper Coulis – It may seem a little fancy, but this easy delicious sauce is full of flavor and will take any burger to the next level.
- Cilantro Lime Aioli from our Quinoa-Black Bean Burger Recipe – Even if eating meat, you can steal this wonderful sauce and top your burger. It's fresh and a different taste than what you're used to coming off the grill.
Then, of course, you'll need the regulars. Tomatoes, grilled/sautéed onions, lettuce, and pickles. You can also use your trusty BBQ sauce with most any of these.
Although I only eat red meat about once per week (partly because really good quality grass-fed beef is cost-prohibitive), I will look forward to a burger this weekend. My good friend Darryl, not so much. After years and years of being a dietitian and sports nutritionist, I'll tell you that there's more than one way, and more than one philosophy, to a healthy diet. In both everyday nutrition and sports nutrition. I've seen very healthy, and very unhealthy meat-eating diets. I've also seen very healthy, and very unhealthy vegetarian and vegan diets.
The key commonalities between the healthy ones? Minimally processed foods. Whole, real, slow foods. Minimal refined grains. Whole real carbohydrates from fruits, yams, beans, quinoa, intact grains (rice and oats) and the like. Adequate protein throughout the day and proactively added healthy fats. Many more meals made at home than in a restaurant.
With this in mind, here are some options for your Grilled protein:
1) If eating beef, if at all possible choose grass-fed, local, or at least organic beef. Not only does this make a difference with sustainability, processing, and sanitation, the actual fatty acids of the beef are different in grazed vs. confined cattle. Confined cattle generally eat grains and corn. Like in our bodies, these often increase fat storage and affect the types of fat we store. On the other hand, grazed cattle eat grass (a vegetable essentially) and their meat is significantly higher in omega-3 compared to confined, which are higher in omega-6s. Remember, omega-3s and omega-6s compete with each other to promote anti-inflammatory hormone or inflammatory hormone production in our bodies. So, at every turn, the more omega-3s and less omega-6s, the better.
2) If you'd like meat, but don't want beef, any of these topping will go great on organic, cage-free, skinless, grilled chicken thighs.
3) No meat? No problem, these black bean and quinoa burgers are packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants and a great flavor. However, you'll need to cook on the stovetop rather than the grill.
4) If you'd like to keep it light at night while trying to lose fat, just go without the bun. As far as taste, you'll likely never miss it. If you'd still like to hold your burger, wrap it in a large lettuce leaf. If not, just eat it with a fork. Or, if it's just not the same for you, have a whole-grain bun with this meal and skip the grain at dinner 5 others dinners this week.
This week and weekend, enjoy any 4th of July or summer festivities with great food, great company, and if possible, a nice ride. Stay hydrated, well-fueled, and then recovery with your burger of choice and flavorful toppings. Happy 4th!
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Millefiori Pendant. Genuine millefiori glass from Murano Italy, arranged in unique patterns.
One only of each pendant design, each piece is handmade and unique.
After a first firing in the kiln, the glass is coldworked to reveal even more design elements, and polished using diamond pads. One more firing to polish the piece and it's complete!
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Los Angeles (US: (listen) lawss AN-jəl-əs; Spanish: Los Ángeles [los ˈaŋxeles], lit. 'The Angels'), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world's most populous megacities. Los Angeles is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With a population of roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits as of 2020, Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic and cultural diversity, being the home of the Hollywood film industry, and its sprawling metropolitan area. The city of Los Angeles lies in a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending through the Santa Monica Mountains and north into the San Fernando Valley, with the city bordering the San Gabriel Valley to its east. It covers about 469 square miles (1,210 km2), and is the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estimated 9.86 million residents as of 2022.Home to the Chumash and Tongva indigenous peoples, the area that became Los Angeles was claimed by Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo for Spain in 1542.
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